Camp Schedules and Reminders
Helpful reminders to make sure your campers are ready for their activities.
Information for select camps will be posted up to two weeks in advance of the program start date. All scheduled activities are subject to change.
Visit the Super Playgrounds page if interested in information about that program.
The Camp Handbook and general information about what to bring can be found on the Camps page. Some specialty camps will also require specific equipment:
- Hockey Programs – All participants in hockey programs must wear full hockey equipment while on the ice, including CSA-approved hockey helmet with full-face cage/shield, and a mouth and neck guard. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
- Skating Programs – All participants must wear a CSA-approved hockey helmet and winter gloves while on the ice. Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Bring warm clothes as ice surface temperatures are much cooler than the rest of the facility.
Campers should dress for mess and have all long hair tied back while participating in any of the following programs.
Art Apprentices
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Arts and Crafts Camp – Junior
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Art Explorers
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and spend the other half enjoying a blend of themed camp activities and creative play.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Art Pros
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Carpenter's Apprentice
Participants work with a woodworker for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Culinary Kids Summer Camp
Participants work with a chef for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
This program is held in a facility that is not allergen-free. Food sensitivities and preferences cannot be accommodated.
Curtain Call – Drama Camp
Participants will enjoy general camp activities as well as work with a specialized instructor for part of the day. The theatre skills fundamentals they learn will be used to create a presentation for families on Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Drop off and pick up campers at the stage door of the theatre, located at the rear of the building (off Water Street).
Kinder Krafts
Participants work with a professional artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Little Splinters
Participants work with a woodworker for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Maker Space Camp Junior and Senior
Participants work with a media artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Sewing and Soft Sculpture Junior and Senior
Participants will work with a textile artist for half the day and enjoy a blend of themed camp activities and creative play for the other half.
Family and friends are invited to an art show on Friday afternoon.
Summer Camp at the Oakville Museum
Erchless Estate Oakville Museum is located at 8 Navy Street. These programs are unparented, but all campers are to be signed in and out at this location.
Our week-long camps for Juniors (ages 6-9) are offered in July and August, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Our creative "mini camps" for Tots (ages 4-5) run Tuesdays to Thursdays in August from 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m.
Join us each week for a new theme to explore our historic setting!
Weekly Themes
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CampOAK Tots
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CampOAK Tykes
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CampOAK Juniors
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CampOAK Seniors
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Weekly Themes
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Leader in Training – Junior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement.
Week 2
Participants will complete a five-day placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Leader in Training – Senior
Week 1
Participants will engage in interactive in-class learning activities to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their placement.
Participants will build on their leadership skills while participating in two certification courses:
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Health Child Development
- Emergency First Aid with CPR C and AED
Week 2
Participants will complete a five-day placement on site at one of our summer camp locations to apply what they’ve learned and gain more practical experience as a camp program leader.
Code-it Hacks
All Code-it Hacks camps are comprised of full-day coding instruction given by a Code-It Hacks instructor.
Mad Science Camps
All Mad Science camps are comprised of a half-day of science instruction given by a professional instructor, and a half-day of fun camp activities and games led by Play Leaders.
Participants should wear closed-toed running shoes and tie long hair back during instruction.
RoboThink
Specialized instructors from RoboThink will spend half of the day leading activities in robotics, STEM and engineering. The rest of the day consists of fun camp activities and games lead by Play Leaders.
Humane Society Camps
This animal education camp is offered in partnership with the Oakville and Milton Humane Society at Trafalgar Park Community Centre. Campers in this program swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Aqua Sports Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25 metres comfortably.
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Hockey Skills with the Oakville Blades
Campers will participate twice in 1.5 hours of ice instruction every day.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Learn to Skate Summer Camp with Skate Oakville
Campers will participate in the CanSkate program led by Skate Oakville coaches to help them improve their skating skills.
A hot lunch will be served daily provided by Puckz Pub.
Lil-Sports
Sport instruction, drills and games. Sports vary by location and may include soccer, basketball, baseball, pickleball, etc.
Need for Speed Competitive Swim Camp
Prerequisite: Campers must be able to swim 25m comfortably.
Improve fitness, build endurance, learn competitive swimming skills, improve strokes, and prepare for the end-of-week mini swim meet.
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Rock and Wave
Enjoy rock climbing activities in the morning on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and in the afternoon on Tuesday and Thursday.
Participants will swim daily. Please ensure campers have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Campers must wear closed-toe running shoes to participate in rock climbing activities.
All campers must submit a completed Rock Climbing Waiver form (pdf) before camp starts.
Splish Splash Swim Camp
Campers swim daily. Please ensure participants have a swimsuit and towel every day.
Sport Camp Junior and Senior (Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Multi-Sport, Soccer and Volleyball)
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Summer Sport and Hockey Camp
Participants will receive specialized on ice instruction each day. Please check in with the leaders for specific scheduling each week. Prior skating knowledge and full hockey equipment is required.
Summer Sport and Skating Camp
This is a recreational skating program. Please bring a helmet and skates to this program. Children under the age of 17 are required to wear a helmet with full cage.